Committee Member PeteMitchell Posted September 12, 2016 Committee Member Share Posted September 12, 2016 This the final round of the Eastern League this year, and will take place at Little Bentley Polo Ground, nr Colchester, Essex on Sunday 25th September. This is a change of venue on previously advertised listings. As before, if weather conditions at the time indicate that Sunday is going to be un-flyable, then we would try to use Saturday 24th to avoid a cancellation.. Please indicate if you are able to enter on either day or just one. Sunday will always take precedence over Saturday as long as the weather is OK for the Sunday. Your model must have an approved height limiting/data logging device (AMRT) which must be able to show the max height your model goes to during its motor run time plus 10seconds after your motor is shut off. The limiting function must be set to allow maximum 30seconds motor run time, and the height limiting function must either be disabled or set to 300m. Motor restart is permitted at any time during flight for safety reasons, but will result in a zero score for that round. Two classes of model can be entered, either Open or 2Metre but only one entry permitted. Prizes awarded on the day and points scored will go towards the National League. The competition will be run to BMFA Local rules, 6 rounds will be flown if conditions permit and there will not be a flyoff Entry fee £10.00 (BMFA requirement) payable on the day Proof of BMFA membership (card is sufficient) required - please supply your BMFA number with your entry Timing on the day may vary, and all/any help to set up the field will be appreciated. But the plan is as usual, book in from 9am. First flight’s 10am. Please post your entries on this thread by 8pm on Friday 23rd.September along with your BMFA number, Model class and frequency with a reserve if flying on 35Hz Brian Austin Open 2.4 57851 Ray Gadenne Open 2.4 52822 Peter Ley Open 2.4 187230 Garry Matthews Open 2.4 32611 Russell Mexome Open 2.4 165819 Peter Mitchell Open 2.4 33859 Paul Wainwright Open 2.4 47845 Tony Merritt 2M 2.4 142327 Collin Paddon Open 2.4 73473 Kevin Beal Open 2.4 40788 Graham Wicks Open 2.4 27713 Colin Boorman Open 2.4 52827 RandyTaylor 2M 2.4 165603 Steve Knowles Open 2.4 70799 John Wicks Open 2.4 184830 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholls Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Pete, Sorry, I won't be able to come as Little Bentley is too far for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jef Ott Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Can't make this one Pete. Partaking in some SCUBA diving that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssexBOF Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 13 hours ago, Nicholls said: Pete, Sorry, I won't be able to come as Little Bentley is too far for me. As you did not come to the last Bartletts event, Ian, there was an explanation their as to why F5j events are not likely to be held their any more. For the event to count towards the BMFA F5j League, the right to be able to choose the F5j option of NO MOTOR RESTART, as opposed to having the restart being required for safety reasons for that site. The majority of the flyers who enter the events at Bartletts feel this is a shame as it is so central to those wishing to enter from the S Eastern area. There have been problems at another event, where the motor has been switched on and not declared or noted until, after reading the logger later, that has had an influence on this decision as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssexBOF Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Put me in Pete, 2.4 BMFA 57851 BARCS 230 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholls Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 4 minutes ago, EssexBOF said: As you did not come to the last Bartletts event, Ian, there was an explanation their as to why F5j events are not likely to be held their any more. For the event to count towards the BMFA F5j League, the right to be able to choose the F5j option of NO MOTOR RESTART, as opposed to having the restart being required for safety reasons for that site. The majority of the flyers who enter the events at Bartletts feel this is a shame as it is so central to those wishing to enter from the S Eastern area. There have been problems at another event, where the motor has been switched on and not declared or noted until, after reading the logger later, that has had an influence on this decision as well. Thanks for that Brian. I didn't know the bad news but fully understand the required motor restart requirement at Bartletts. [I have used motor restart to save my model 3 times, twice at other fields and once at Bartletts due to intermittent radio malfunction eventually traced to a fractured (hidden from view) extension wire.] I had read the eSoaring forum regarding the recent "incident", explanations and repercussions, before and after many posts were deleted For clarification, as I've not seen mention of it anywhere else, and I may not be thinking straight, you say " the right to be able to choose the F5j option of NO MOTOR RESTART" if this is the case who has the decision to make this choice and when (before the competition or on the day)? The BMFA Rule Book Page 60 States that we can set the ARMT to allow restart with conditions. Has this been revised? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Member PeteMitchell Posted September 13, 2016 Author Committee Member Share Posted September 13, 2016 Nothing has actually changed Ian. Recent happenings have caused a lot of background investigations etc, and this has brought to light the realisation that at Bartletts we do not fully implement the rules. The important part of the BMFA amendment to the F5J rules is that you can either choose to use a motor restart, or not to use it. At the moment the choice is yours, you can either use full FAI firmware which eliminates the possibility of an accidental re start. Or you can use the amendment which allows a re start. So far we have never had any one enter our events insisting on using FAI firmware so this problem has not arisen. It is well known at Bartletts that we must do all possible to avoid models landing out side the field in one 'sensitive' direction. So we insist on the motor re start option being used by everyone. Doing this eliminates any one who MAY want to use FAI firmware and this would meen that that comp could not qualify for the BMFA league. I dont suppose our problem is unique to us, there must be other sites with a similar problem. The BMFA-SFTC know of our particular dilemma, and are aware that not allowing re starts could effect future participation. I hope that a good solution can be found, because sadly this could be a problem that condemns the class to become just another elite 'F' class. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholls Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Pete, Thanks, I now fully understand. I hope a solution can be found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayg Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Hi Pete, Open on 2.4 please. Ray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kikapu Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Yes please, Pete. Looking forward to flying there again. Probably the best site there is. Open on 2.4. Peter Ley 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Matthews Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Hi Peter, can you put me in on 2.4. thanks . Garry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Connell Posted September 14, 2016 Share Posted September 14, 2016 Sorry to far for me. 120 miles. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rusty Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Hi Pete, Enter me for open on 2.4 ether day Russell M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wood Gnome Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 Hi Peter please put me in for open on 2.4 Sunday preferred but could confirm sat nearer the time. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonym Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Hi Pete 2m again for me please Tony BMFA 142327 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve knowles Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Pete, Please add me to the entry Steve Knowles Open 2.4 Ghz BMFA 70799 Regards Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Member PeteMitchell Posted September 20, 2016 Author Committee Member Share Posted September 20, 2016 Thanks for your entry's chaps. Now is the time I usually start playing 'weather roulette'. It's not currently looking all that good, but still time to change for the better. Due to other commitments, the comp will be on Sunday, so I hope the weather cooperates. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_SMO Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Regret unable to make it due to family commitments. Hope the weather holds up for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Member PeteMitchell Posted September 23, 2016 Author Committee Member Share Posted September 23, 2016 Sorry you cant make it to this one Simon. Pleased to see that Wixys son John has now entered. That's if his dad can sort out a model and tx etc. Ahh!, just like the old days Sunday is still forecasting possible lite rain at some at some time during the day, but the wind strength has reduced so I think we will have a good comp. Russell Mexome is CD for this event and he will run the final matrix tomorrow evening. Late entry always welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssexBOF Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 12 hours ago, PeteMitchell said: Sorry you cant make it to this one Simon. Pleased to see that Wixys son John has now entered. That's if his dad can sort out a model and tx etc. Ahh!, just like the old days Sunday is still forecasting possible lite rain at some at some time during the day, but the wind strength has reduced so I think we will have a good comp. Russell Mexome is CD for this event and he will run the final matrix tomorrow evening. Late entry always welcome. Won't be the same without Les there winding John up 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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